Defund the police policies leave cities in perilous positions.
The city of McColl, SC, had a rude awakening when its entire police force resigned this week. Bob Hale, the chief, put his resignation in first, then the four other officers he had brought with him followed suit. Hale took to Facebook to explain his reasons, citing a toxic work environment caused by a councilmember, harassment and hostility, and not enough resources.
Police Resign
“My personal decision to step away from the McColl Police Department can be attributed to repeated acts of harassment, personal attacks on my character, and the overall creation of a hostile work environment perpetuated by a specific Councilman,” the police chief explained in a public Facebook post.
He added, “For months, I have endured unwarranted and malicious behavior aimed at…
